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When she launched on her maiden voyage from South Hampton, England the Queen Mary was one of the most luxurious ways to sail the open seas. She was also one of the fastest and held the record for fast crossing of the Atlantic ocean for 15 out of 16 years from 1936-1952.
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The Queen Mary is a sight worth seeing. Many people have visited the ship since 1971 when it first became a tourist attraction in Long Beach. The floating attraction has several popular tours - both self-guided and offered in groups.
Self Guided Audio Tour - Explore the ship at your own pace with a headset and audio guide as you make your way through history.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour - Guests will join a tour guide to learn the real story of the Queen Mary on this walking tour.
Ghosts & Legends Show - Enjoy an interactive, special effects filled tour with "scary" (mostly silly) animations that play up the ship's haunted past.
Haunted Encounters Tour - Join in with a group for this guided tour of the most haunted areas on board. A tour guide will share stories of the ship's most famous ghosts.
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